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Christian martyr. Patron saint of England. St George's Day is 23 April. | Christian martyr. Patron saint of England. St George's Day is 23 April. | ||
Historically, possibly a Roman soldier who protested against Emperor | Historically, possibly a Roman soldier who protested against Emperor Diocletian's persecution of Christians and was executed on 23 April 303. In hagiography and legend, miracle-worker and slayer of a dragon. | ||
When [[Edward III]] founded the [[The Order of the Garter|Order of the Garter]] in 1348, he made George its patron. Saint George's flag - red cross on white background - is part of the [[The Union Jack|Union Jack]]. | When [[Edward III]] founded the [[The Order of the Garter|Order of the Garter]] in 1348, he made George its patron. Saint George's flag - red cross on white background - is part of the [[The Union Jack|Union Jack]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:19, 22 October 2018
Christian martyr. Patron saint of England. St George's Day is 23 April.
Historically, possibly a Roman soldier who protested against Emperor Diocletian's persecution of Christians and was executed on 23 April 303. In hagiography and legend, miracle-worker and slayer of a dragon.
When Edward III founded the Order of the Garter in 1348, he made George its patron. Saint George's flag - red cross on white background - is part of the Union Jack.
Sources
- Collins, Michael. "St. George - England's Patron Saint." Britannia History. <http://www.britannia.com/history/stgeorge.html>
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/saints/george_1.shtml